farpackerPlan

Backpacking Philippines: 18 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Philippines, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

Plan a Philippines trip
  1. El Nido, Philippines1

    El Nido

    Palawan

    Lagoons and limestone islands.

  2. Boracay, Philippines2

    Boracay

    Aklan

    Famous White Beach.

  3. Coron, Philippines3

    Coron

    Palawan

    Wreck dives and clear lakes.

  4. Siargao, Philippines4

    Siargao

    Surigao del Norte

    Surf and island-hop capital.

  5. Cebu, Philippines5

    Cebu

    Cebu

    Whale sharks and waterfalls.

  6. Bohol, Philippines6

    Bohol

    Bohol

    Chocolate Hills and tarsiers.

  7. Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines7

    Banaue Rice Terraces

    Ifugao

    Ancient mountain rice steps.

  8. Sagada, Philippines8

    Sagada

    Mountain Province

    Caves and hanging coffins.

  9. Manila, Philippines9

    Manila

    Metro Manila

    Historic chaotic capital.

  10. Puerto Princesa, Philippines10

    Puerto Princesa

    Palawan

    Famous underground river.

  11. Moalboal, Philippines11

    Moalboal

    Cebu

    Sardine run and diving.

  12. Siquijor, Philippines12

    Siquijor

    Siquijor

    Mystical island, waterfalls.

  13. Batanes, Philippines13

    Batanes

    Batanes

    Rolling green far-north isles.

  14. Vigan, Philippines14

    Vigan

    Ilocos Sur

    Spanish colonial old town.

  15. Camiguin, Philippines15

    Camiguin

    Camiguin

    Volcano island, springs.

  16. Malapascua, Philippines16

    Malapascua

    Cebu

    Thresher-shark diving.

  17. Dumaguete, Philippines17

    Dumaguete

    Negros Oriental

    Chilled university town.

  18. Apo Island, Philippines18

    Apo Island

    Negros Oriental

    Turtles and marine sanctuary.

Ready to backpack Philippines?

Tell farpacker your route, budget and vibe — get a day-by-day plan through Philippines in seconds, drawn on a map, not a checklist of the same ten sights.

Start planning